# SocialShield: Information technology & services, San Bruno, United States

> SocialShield: SocialShield® enables parents to to extend their parenting to their kid's social networks by scanning, analyzing and alerting parents to...

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# SocialShield

SocialShield® enables parents to to extend their parenting to their kid's social networks by scanning, analyzing and alerting parents to suspicious or concerning activity including

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Information technology & services San Bruno, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2009 17 years old
- **Team:** 3 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $10M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Oct 2010

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for SocialShield has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About SocialShield

SocialShield® enables parents to to extend their parenting to their kid's social networks by scanning, analyzing and alerting parents to suspicious or concerning activity including

: - Contact from strangers - Cyberbullying dangers - Inappropriate content/language/pictures The award-winning service gives parents a peace of mind by knowing they will be notified of any suspicious or potentially dangerous activity related to their kid's account. BENEFITS: • Scans and analyzes your child's social network 24/7 • Actionable, easy-to-understand reporting • Alerts of potentially harmful or dangerous activity • Gives parents a peace of mind without embarrassing your kid • Empowers you to teach your kids smart and safe behavior AWARDS: *PC Magazine Editors' Choice (4.5 out of 5 stars!) - Oct 2011 *PC Magazine Best of 2011 (only awarded to 73 products) *Dow Jones FASTech *Congressional Recognition Award (From two CA Congressman)

## What company datasets say SocialShield raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$10M** in dollars

Rounds **1**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$10M**

Last round date **Oct 2010**

Investors listed **7**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

information technology & services social network monitoring information technology technology software monitoring service information & internet online safety child safety parenting teenstweens

- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $4.8M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/socialshield)

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired Avira undisclosed Mar 2012

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